2071  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV Minute No. 1161  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  November 17,2022  The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Larry Maggi, and Nick Sherman. Also present are Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief of StaffI Mike Namie; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arold; Sheriff Deputies Jack Camerson and Tyler Drusbasky; Penn State Cooperative Extension representatives Laura Delach, Valerie Sesler, and' Tom Beresnyak; Executive Secretaries Randi Marodi, and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Planning representative Kalie Chasko; The Rev. Mark Swoger of Holy Trinity Catholic Church; United States Army and United States Airforce Veteran Chad VanScyoc; WJPA representative Joe] Jasek and concerned citizens Jim Piper, Frank Byrd, Bonnie Rankin, Fred Bender, Susan Bender, Corey McConn, Annie Shaner, Don Fitch, Antoinette Fitch, Mark, Kramer,] Judy  Kramer, Larry Celaschi, Camille Papia, and Eric Carson. video and audiol live-streamed vial Facebook.  Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2p.m. and announced this meetingi is  Thel Rev. Mark Swoger led the meeting with aj prayer. Mr. VanScyoc led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mrs. Vaughan entertained: a motion approving Minute No. 1160 dated November 3, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1160 as written.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously. SPECIALORDER OF BUSINESS category of Innovative Project. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Mr. Maggi read a certificate of recognition that was awarded to Penn State Extension Master Gardeners for coming in first place at the state level to receive the Search for Excellence Award in the  Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the certificate. Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Mr. Sherman read a certificate of recognition that was awarded to Penn State Extension Master  Gardener Laura Delach and congratulated her onl her retirement.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded' by Mr. Maggi, approving the certificate. Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Laura Delach thanked the Board of Commissioners for their recognition and said that for the past 19  years she has enjoyed working with people and plants.  RECESS FOR PHOTOS PUBLICCOMMENT  The following Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment: Mark Kramer, a retired social studies teacher, and an officer of the grassroots organization Democrats for Action Responsibility and' Truth (DART), spoke about the responsibilities of public servants and how he  believes some row officers in' Washington County are not performing their duties.    2072  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Judy Kramer, who is also a member of] DART, was inspired to attend this meeting and heartened by the most recent election and the reaction by so many of our candidates who were gracious in their victories and their losses. She said this give her hope for our democracy and our country because people were humble Fred Bender said he has respect for Washington County's Election Director Melanie Ostrander and her team because they conducted a fair and free election. He also extended his thanks to the Washington County poll workers for their dedication to our voting rights. He also thanked the election directors, teams, Camile Papia encouraged people to sign up to serve as poll workers, poll watchers, and poll greeters. She thanked the Board of Commissioners for being available. She said that instead of legislating from the Bible we should legislate from the goodness of our hearts, no matter what faith we follow. Don Fitch said the recent elections were free of fraud, but it doesn't mean the elections are perfect. He encouraged people tos support voting legislation that addresses voter registration, voting access, election integrity, security, redistricting, and campaign financing. We should contact Congressman Guy Reschenthaler and other representatives to encourage them to get thesei important legislative actions done. Frank Byrd encouraged everyone to send birthday wishes to the Rev. Floyd Morosco, whoi is celebrating his 100th birthday. Cards can be sent to him at the Presbyterian Senior Center in Washington. Antionette Fitch said witnessed the counting of provisional ballots by the canvassing board and she wanted to commend the county on a very smooth, efficient, and effective election. She pointed out that about two dozen provisional ballots lacked one of the two required signatures and these votes were not counted. She asked the Commissioners to revisit this policy. She said this could present a problem in future elections. Charleroi Councilman Larry Celaschi commended the county's Community Service and FITS programs, making it possible for the botough to complete a few projects. He said the workers were very Anne Shaner thanked all the young people who voted and made a difference in preserving our democracy, the rule of law, and the integrity of our election process. All of those votes helped to stop the  in their victories and losses.  and poll workers in our state and country.  professional, well mannered, and they had a great work ethic.  authoritarian movement in this country and helped restore hope in Pennsylvania.  THE BOARD OF COMMIESSIONERS RESPONSE  Commissioner Irey Vaughan responded to Antionette Fitch's comments about the signatures on the ballot, state law considers ita fatal flaw ifb both signatures are not on the ballot. Therefore, state law states that the county cannot count those ballots. In the past, we were able to cure the ballots by notifying the voter of the fatal flaw so they could come. in and correct it, but we couldn't do that in this election due tol lawsuits. She announced that every year prior to each election the county. is required by law to do a logic and accuracy test, which was started on October 11, 2022, andt took eight days to complete. Then we do a public test, which was advertised in the newspapers and held at 10: a.m. on' Thursday, November 2. No member of the public showed up. However, it was live-streamed on the Commissioner's Facebook page and it received On the topic of post-election, she appreciated all the kind words for the election office, the director, the poll workers, the pre-canvass board, and the canvass board, who worked very hard. In addition, we dida sample count (a hand count of five randomly chosen precincts): Burgettstown (421 ballots), Cecil II (427 ballots); Coal Center (33 ballots), Fallowfield Township (617 ballots), and Peters Township A1 (503 ballots.) These ballots were hand- counted and checked for accuracy, and they came out with the exact same tabulation. She said the county is constantly reviewing the process, and everything came out well..  over 1,200 views from the public, who were able to see the accuracy of the process.    2073  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED F1808491KV OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS  WASHINGTON. COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and apptoval, of the reappointments of Bill Iams and John Hunter as Farm Director and the appointment of Larry Maggi as the County Commissioner to  the Washington County Conservation District Board.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board appointments.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources, ofa contract between the County of Washington and SEIULocal 668 (Children and Youth Social Services) effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. This contract will reflect a 3% annual raise in Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract between the County of  2023 and 2024 and a2.25% annual raise in 2025. Washington and SEIU Local 668. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, ofa provider agreement addendum with Transitional Employment Consultants to provide supported employment services for the period of] July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will: increase. by $6,505 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with  Transitional Employment Consultants. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried. unanimously,  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, to submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania National Strategy for Suicide Prevention for the purchase of gun safety locks and lock boxes. The grant application is for $3,000 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application with the  and no county match is required.  Pennsylvania National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Services, of an agreement addendum with Blueprints for the Emergency Shelter Grant to extend the period of the agreement through March 31, 2023. The contract authorization amount will remain the same and no Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement addendum with  additional county funds are required.  Blueprints.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    2074  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa provider agreement with UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital for the provision of the. Partners for Family Empowerment Ptogram for the period of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. The Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with UPMC  contract authorization amount is $340,210: and no additional county funds are required.  Western Psychiatric Hospital. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa purchase of service agreement with Carrie O'Connell, Esquire to represent Children and Youth Services in Juvenile Court for the period of November 17, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Services will Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchasé of service agreement with  be billed at $65 per hour and no additional county funds are required.  Carrie O'Connell, Esquire. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa provider agreement with Community Family Advocates for the provision of emergency. basic needs for minors for the period of November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Community  authorization amount is $50,000 and no additional county funds are required.  Family Advocates.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa provider agreement addendum with Keystone Adolescent Center to add diagnostic services for the period of) July 1,2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount will remain Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the ptovider agreement addendum with  thes same and no additional county funds are required.  Keystone Adolescent Center. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa provider agreement addendum with Every Child, Inc. toj provide placement services for the period of] July 1,2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount willi increase by $5,000 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with  and no additional county funds arè required.  Every Child, Inc.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, of the 2023 Special Budgeti in the amount of $68,000. This budget will be used to cover supportive client services, child-specific expenses, expenses related to the recruitment and retention of    2075  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV county funds are required. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  resource families, ancillary court expenses as well as meeting and event recognition expenses. No additional  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 2023 Special Budget.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing, of Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for bids for  authorization to advertise bids for flags and markers for Washington County.  flags and markers.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing, of Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for an HVAC  authorization to: advertise for an HVACI boiler and maintenance for Washington County.  boiler and maintenance. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of] Purchasing, of Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for bids for  authorization to: advertise for bids for locksmith services for Washington County..  locksmith services.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of] Purchasing and Human Resources, ofai month-to-month extension of our current: agreement with Campbell Durant to provide various labor and employment: issues, negotiations, and authorizing the new 2023 hourly feé schedule  effective January 1, 2023 as follows:  Principals $220 Senior Associates $195 Associates 185 Paralegals and Law Clerks - 145  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the month-to-month extension and the  2023 hourly fee schedule with Campbell Durant.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried: unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, onl behalf of Purchasing and thel District Attorney, of an agreement with Greyshift, LLC., Atlanta, GA for Graykey license, software, and hardware for the District. Attorney's office effective January 1, 2023 through December. 31, 2023. The total amounti is $63,990: and will! be paid with a combination of] HIDTA and drug forfeiture monies. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Greyshift, LLC.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.    2076  MINUTE BOOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of] Purchasing, to enter into ai renewal agreement with the Pennsylvania District. Attorneys Institute (PDAI) for the maintenance and continuance of the Pennsylvania Statewide. Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) program. The program was provided to the Correctional Facility through Pennsylvania Commission on Crime &I Delinquency (PCCD). grant funds for victim notification and automatically notifies a victim 24/7of an offender's escape, subsequent apprehension, date of release, work release, etc. PCCD will pay 100% of the maintenance and service fees for 2023 with no cost incurred for Washington County. This agreement will be effective January 1,2023 through December. 31, 2023. This was approved in the Prison Board meeting held Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Pennsylvania  Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Minute No. PB-11-16-22.  District. Attorneys Institute. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and the Correctional Facility, to enter into an agreement with PrimeCare as the facility's medical provider for home care services for one inmate. The cost is expected tol be approximately $16,000 per month. This was approved in the Prison Board meeting held Wednesday, November: 2, 2022, Minute No. PB-11-2-22. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with PrimeCare.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety, of the purchase of one 2023 Ford] F3504 4x4 crew cab vehicle with emergency upgrades ata cost of $81,763, including a discount from Woltz & Wind Ford, Inc., Heidelberg, PA. Costs will be paid from HAZMAT funds. The proposed purchase willl bei made vial PA State Contract/COSTARS 13 and therefore Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of one 20231 Ford F3504 4x4  does not require bidding. crew cab vehicle.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  ANNOUNCEMENTS  An Executive Session was held at 10a a.m. on' Wednesday, November 16, 2022, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. Thei regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting willl bei immediately following today's meeting. All county officés will be closed on' Thursday and! Friday, November 24 and 25,  2022, in observance of Thanksgiving.  SOLICITOR amount of $10,623.23 DERRICO! JEFFREYP.&DAVID 60E. BEAUS STREET WASHINGTON,PA1 15301 Tax Year: 2022 District: CANONSBURG: 3RD W Parcel: 110.025-.0002.001-00 Amount: $282.85  Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of tax refunds int the  NEEMA CANONSBURG! LP 1012 WESLEYI DRIVE MECHANICSBURG,PA 17055 Tax Year: 2022 District: CECIL Parcel: 140.015-00.00-0011-34 Amount: $4,643.73  FOWLER: DENNISJ J. & CHRISTINAI M 15DELSANDROI DRIVE DONORA,PA 15033 Tax Year: 2022 District: DONORA Parcel: 240.045-0.00-0001-14 Amount: $4.37    2077  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MRL LIMITED E1808491KV CALVARYCHAPELOF FREDERICKIOWN 1031 MOOSE HILLROAD P.O.1 BOX19. FREDERICKIOWN, PA1 15333 Tax Year: 2022 District: EASTBETHLEHEM Parcel: 260.010.00.02.0002.00 Amount: $137.39 STOTTLEMYER REGINA 1326 STATEI ROUTE 481 CHARLEROI, PA1 15022 Tax Year: 2022 District: FALLOWFIELD Parcel: 20.012.00.00.0025-02 Amount: $34.29 PRICE A. WILLIAM&MARY KATHERINE 850 VANCEI ROAD CANONSBURG,PA1537 Tax Year: 2022 District: NORTHSTRABANE Parcel: 520.002.0.00004-00 Amount: $326.02  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  CALVARY CHAPELOF FREDERICKTOWN 1031 MOOSEI HILLROAD P.O.I BOX19 FREDERICKTOWN, PA 15333 Tax Year: 2022 District: EASTBETHILEHEM Parcel: 260.010.0002.0004-00 Amount: $53.72 LEACHRANDAL). & CAROLE A. 401 WOODSTREET NEW: EAGLE, PA1 15067 Tax Year: 2022 District: NEWI EAGLE Parcel: 480.008-0.03-001-00 Amount: $81.68  CALVARY CHAPELOF FREDERICKIOWN 1031 MOOSE HILLROAD P.O.1 BOX19 FREDERICKTOWAN,PAT 15333 Tax Year: 2022: District: EASTE BETHLEHEM Parcel: 260.010.0002.0005.00 Amount: $81.8 GREENERY: REALTY GROUPLLC 5308 13TH AVENUE, SUITE273 BROOKINN.NY11219 Tax Year: 2022 District: NORIHSTRABANE Parcel: 520.015-00.00.0010.00 Amount: $4,947.37 MCCLOY: MARIYNAHOIYJEAN MCCLOY P.O. BOX65 ROSCOE, PA1 15477 Tax Year: 2022 District: ROSCOE Parcel: 560.005-0.01-0014.00 Amount: $30.01  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the following tax refunds.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  There beingi no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately  2:41 p.m.  THEI FOREGOINGI MINUTES WERE: SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:  / 2022  ATTEST:  R    2078  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  This page is blank